When nature calls (and it will), the Kula Reusable Antimicrobial Pee Cloth keeps your hands dry on one side while sopping moisture into the absorbent, antimicrobial side that won’t show stains.
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Zpacks Free Duo Tent 2021
Though it’s more expensive than my Hubba™ NX Solo ( 1.12 kg / 2 lb 7 oz.), I would love to try the 2-person Z packs Free Duo as a shelter for just myself.
I could keep everything inside, this way.
I don’t hike with poles so will always need a free standing tent.
$699.00 – Weight 30.1 oz / 852 g
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Neck Point Park, Nanaimo
AllTrails calls it Neck Point Park Loop.
Right in the city of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, the small park is popular with runners, walkers, dogs, and scuba divers.
A great day hike any day of the year.
Nearby is the Pipers Lagoon hike. Do both on the same visit.
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Read more on Outdoor Vancouver – Neck Point Hike in Nanaimo.
Paria and Buckskin Canyons, Utah/Arizona
Without question the best slot canyon adventure in the world.
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related – Clever Hiker’s GUIDE.
Shimoda Explore Adventure Photography Backpacks
#impressed
Personally, I carry minimal and light weight camera gear, BUT if I needed more — these backpacks look great.
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Scrambling Black Rock Mountain in Winter
Black Rock Mountain is an abandoned fire lookout in the Ghost River Wilderness, Alberta, Canada.
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Walking Banff’s Rivers in Winter
By BestHike editor Rick McCharles.
In Banff, Alberta for medical tests — all labs in the big city of Calgary booked for weeks — I made time to walk all the hikes available directly from the Rocky Mountains townsite.
Gorgeous.
I’m now convinced that April is the best month for the local town hikes. It’s fascinating to watch the spring breakup of rivers.
One night I saw elk crossing on Bow River ice. A few days later it was liquid.
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related – more Banff winter hikes
Mt Whitney before May 1st
May 1st is the start of the PERMIT system.
AND it’s not easy getting a permit to hike the highest mountain in the continental USA May 1 – November 1.
Kraig Adams did it solo in late April. He had to prepare for snow, ice and cold.
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Pipers Lagoon, Nanaimo at LOW TIDE
Pipers Lagoon Park is a 1.8 kilometer loop trail in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
It’s good year round. But BEST at low tide.
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Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts.
From the headland you’ll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park.
Beware Spurge-Laurel (Daphne laureola) which can cause skin rash on contact.
Pyramid Point Trail, Michigan
Pyramid Point Loop is a 4.5 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Maple City, Michigan that features a lake and is rated as moderate.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from September until November.
AllTrails
If you have never visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — add it to your list.
GREAT dunes. Bring shoes for both hiking and the sand.
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